tshof.org - News http://tshof.org/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Fri, 9 Jul 2010 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=453 Stop by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and catch a glimpse of a piece of history you'll never forget. Whether it's listening to Kern Tips broadcast the 1956 Hurricane Game in the comfort of our newly installed Radio Exhibit, or watching.... Wed, 7 Jul 2010 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=434 Ballot set for TSHOF “Class of 2010” Voting (Waco) – The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee, comprised of media members around the state and chaired by Dave Campbell of Texas Football Magazine fame, has set the final ballot of nominees (see attached) .......    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=313 This Summer to help Celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament in South Africa, the museum will offer FREE admission to anyone wearing a soccer jersey while the following games are shown on the bigscreen in the new banquet hall.....  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=436 Join us as we roast Baylor basketball coach Scott Drew on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame's brand new banquet hall. Roast begins at 6:30. Tickets are $40 each / $75 per couple or a table of 8 can be reserved for $300. Click here to order tickets... Tue, 8 Jun 2010 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=338 Dave Campbell will sign advance copies of the 2010 TX Football Magazine at the TSHOF on Saturday June 12th from 2:00-4:00 pm. The new issues will be on sale at the museum Thursday morning at 9:00.......  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=337 Be sure to visit the museum at 2:00 pm for the official watch party for the 4th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Texas vs. The Nation Collegiate All-Star Bowl. The game, which will be held in El Paso, Texas on February 6, 2010.... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:05:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=452 With a record-setting 105,121 fans eagerly looking on and stars visible from below and above, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants made history once again at the beautiful new Dallas Cowboys Stadium....... Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:35:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=449 Come join us for a special evening at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame as we honor legendary Baylor football Coach Grant Teaff with a new inductee print by acclaimed artist Robert Hurst. Tickets are open to the public for this September 10th event from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. Cost is $25.00 per person and........ Wed, 13 May 2009 07:52:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=448 Please join us as we welcome acclaimed director Richard Linklater to the museum on June 4th at 6:30 pm for a screening of his new documentary on University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido - Inning by Inning: Portrait of of Coach........ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:15:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=447 By Tori Mays Texas Sports Hall of Famer, Eddie Reese, is featured in the April 2009 issue of Horns Illustrated. The article provides an intimate look at Reese’s life, family, accomplishments and insight on his unprecedented coaching career. Reese is currently the head coach for men’s swimming at the University of Texas. Horns Illustrated is available now; don’t forget to pick up your copy. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:06:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=446 As the Texas Sports Hall of Fame works toward the completion of the new SWC exhibit we are collecting stories about the grand old conference.... Mon, 9 Feb 2009 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=217 WACO –  The Texas Sports Hall of Fame banquet for the Class of 2008 presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 was a great success. Photos of the event can be ordered from Aaron Jetelina.... Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:15:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=445 By Tori Mays Texas Sports Hall of Fame claimed the spotlight in the latest issue of Texas Highways magazine. The article features............. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:49:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=444 Free Autograph Signing at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame! Monday January 26, 2009  11:30am - 12:30pm in the Tom Landry Theater Come join us as we welcome.............. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:12:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=443 By Sam Collins III - Texas Advisor for National Trust for Historic Preservation December 26, 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of Jack Johnson’s heavyweight title victory.  Johnson defeated Tommy Burns the day after Christmas 1908 in Sydney, Australia........... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:57:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=442 The Texas Sports Hall of Fame lost a member of its family with the passing of former TCU and Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh on Wednesday, December 17, 2008.  Baugh was a member of the TSHOF Class of 1954. Click here to read Dallas Morning News sportswriter Kevin Sherrington's article on Baugh's brilliant career.  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=316 On December 5th from 1 to 2 pm the Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosted the reigning Miss Texas Pageant winner Brooke Daniels..... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=441 The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce two brand new membership programs for corporations and businesses.  Details of these plans are outlined below.  TSHOF wishes to recognize and thank the following companies for becoming the first participants in these new OVM programs!......... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:39:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=439 Coach Don Haskins- "The Bear” By Lori Cotton College basketball remembers the life and hard work of “The Bear” Don Haskins after passing away in his home on Sept. 7, 2008 at 78 yrs. of age.Coach Don Haskins will be remembered not only for his contribution to the University of Texas at El Paso basketball program, but to the sport as a whole.... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:01:00 http://www.tshof.org/news/index.html?article_id=310 The museum will host a book signing for Bob Lilly and Carlton Stowers on  September 21st from 3pm to 5pm. Lilly's  new biography is titled A Cowboy's LIfe. He will be joined by acclaimed Texas writer Carlton Stowers whose new book is Texas Football Legends  If you wish to reserve a signed copy please call Jay Black at 800-567-9561. Anyone who purchases a book will receive a free admission to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame....